Seaton Carew in 1894 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The map covers almost all this small resort & extends westward to Stranton Grange & Cold Knuckles, still an area of open countryside in the 1890s. Features include the station, Holy Trinity church, The Green, Staincliffe, etc. On the reverse is a map showing the village in 1914, by which time Carr House railway sidings are encroaching on the map. A directory of Seaton Carew in 1894 is also included, from Whelan`s Directory. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Seaton Sluice in 1896 in a fascinating series of reproductions of old Ordnance Survey plans in the Alan Godfrey Editions, ideal for anyone interested in the history of their neighbourhood or family. The main map covers the once important port of Seaton Sluice, with its famous man-made cut into the harbour. The village is small & features include Seaton Burn, Rocky Isl&, Seraton lodge, Lookout Farm, Mausoleum, Hasting`s Pit & Astley Arms Inn. On the reverse is the 1920 map, on slightly different sheetlines, & this covers Seaton Sluice itself, including Rocky Isl&, King`s Arms Inn, Waterford Arms Hotel & Seaton Lodge, extending further south to Collywell Bay, Hartley village, the NER Collywell Bay Branch & the route of old wagonway. About the Alan Godfrey Editions of the 25” OS Series: Selected towns in Great Britain & Ireland are covered by maps showing the extent of urban development in the last decades of the 19th & early 20th century. The plans have been taken from the Ordnance Survey mapping & reprinted at about 15 inches to one mile (1:4, 340). On the reverse most maps have historical notes & many also include extracts from contemporary directories. Most maps cover about one mile (1.6kms) north/south, one & a half miles (2.4kms) across; adjoining sheets can be combined to provide wider coverage.FOR MORE INFORMATION & A COMPLETE LIST OF ALL AVAILABLE TITLES PLEASE CLICK ON THE SERIES LINK. ...

Seattle at 1:15, 150 approx on a laminated, waterproof & tear-resistant street plan from the AA with on the reverse a mini guide to the city highlighting its top 25 sights, recommendations for eating out, shopping & entertainment, plus general tourist information. Coverage extends north to Woodland Park, south to the International District, & inland to the University of Washington campus. Recommended sights are highlighted & other places of interest are prominently marked. Street index is next to the plan. A separate inset shows a diagram of the rail & ferry network. On the reverse are publishers ...

Seattle in the Countries, Regions & Cities series from Rough Guides; comprehensively detailed guidebooks specifically designed for independent travellers & serving a range of worldwide destinations. Widely recognised for their free editorial style, Rough Guide authors are allowed to express their personal opinions on a range of subjects. Although sometimes controversial, this editorial stance allows readers to experience more detailed & personal takes on each destination, a feature often more limited in other guidebooks. Cultural & historical nuances are explored in significant depth throughout the text & descriptions on the ambience of individual settings alongside personal recommendations, particularly in cities, are notably prevalent. Each Rough Guide in the Countries, Regions & Cities series has a similar layout. A ...

Seattle & Northwest USA on an indexed, double-sided map from ITMB combining a street plan of the city, annotated with selected hotels & places of interest, with a road map of the north-western part of USA. On one side is a very clear plan of Seattle at 1:12, 500. Exits & entries onto the highways are well presented & where appropriate the reversible carpool lanes are marked. Main traffic arteries & one way streets are also indicated. The plan shows stations within the city’s public transit system, including the monorail connection to the Space Needle, with a separate diagram shown both next to the plan & on the back cover. Symbols highlight various facilities, including several hotels, & places of interest. The plan is indexed by district & has a district locator map & an explanation how the city’s street numbering system works. Also provided here is a small road map of the whole Puget Sound region from Tacoma to Everett. On the reverse is a road map at 1:1, 000, 000 stretching from south of Eureka in northern California to Vancouver & the southern part of the Vancouver Isl&. Given the projection of the map, coverage within Oregon & Washington State extends inland to Lake Owyhee OR & in WA to Walla Walla & the Ferry-Midway border crossing to Canada. Topography is shown by altitude colouring with plenty of peaks & names of mountain ranges, etc; all heights are given in feet. Boundaries of national/state parks & other protected areas are marked, as well as Indian Reservations & restricted entry military zones. The map shows the region’s road network, including selected country tracks. Railway lines are included & domestic airports are marked. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including campsites. The map has latitude & longitude lines at 1° & is indexed. To see other regional titles from ITMB covering USA please click on the series link. ...

Seattle in the Wallpaper City Guide series, published by Phaidon & encompassing a collection of pocket-size guides dedicated to the best design elements in major cities. Compiled by experts at the Wallpaper magazine, the guides are widely recognized for appealing to design-conscious travellers & are aimed at those interested in art, design & architecture. Each guide identifies the best bars, restaurants, hotels, places to shop, leisure activities & excursions with a unique emphasis on the finest examples of unusual architecture & design. Each Wallpaper City Guide has the same layout, with separate tabs allowing readers & travellers to access individual sections easily. The tabs consist of Landmarks, Hotels, 24 Hours, Urban Life, Architour, Shopping, Sports & Escapes. High quality colour photographs appear alongside brief descriptions of each hotel, bar or attraction, highlighting distinctive & unusual styles of architecture & design. Extra pages are provided at the back of each guide, allowing readers to record their own notes & sketches. ...

Laminated & waterproof map for visitors to Seattle & the western part of the Washington State, combining a plan of the central part of the city with regional maps, including coverage of the Mount Rainer, Olympic, & North Cascades National Parks. Coverage of downtown Seattle at 1:10, 000 extends from the southern part of the Lake Union to the Safeco Field Baseball Stadium & the motorway junction providing access from the city from the south & the west. Coverage westward extends to 25th Avenue. The plan shows one way streets, parking facilities, public transport network, selected accommodation, places of interest, etc. A separate inset at 1:13, 000 shows the Washington University campus. A series of road maps provides coverage of the city’s environs & the western part of Washington State: the urban conurbation of Seattle & its region at 1:350, 000 extending north to Everett & south to Lakewood & Puyallup; a road map of the western part of the state at 1:1, 200, 000 extending to Vancouver & Portland; plus maps of the regions’ three famous national parks, Mount Rainer (1:200, 000), North Cascades (1:400, 000) & Olympic (1:500, 000). All the maps highlight numerous wilderness areas & nature reserves, information centres, campsites, ranger stations, waterfalls, & other places of interest. The street plan & all the regional maps are indexed, with lists of streets/localities, plus places of interest, campsites, etc. Also included is a list of the city’s & the area’s top 30 sights, all highlighted on the plan & the maps, a diagram of the transport network, a small map of USA showing the states & the time zones, & information on the city’s climate. ...

Seattle in the City Guide Series from Lonely Planet, profiling in comprehensive detail the history, major sights, best places to eat, nightlife, accommodation & shopping possibilities of an extensive range of cities worldwide. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is divided into 11 main sections
- Getting Started, Background, Neighbourhoods, Shopping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, The Arts, Sports & Activities, Gay & Lesbian, Sleeping & Day Trips & Excursions. The Background section details the history, arts, architecture, environment, media, fashion & government & politics of the city. An
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Seattle in the City Pack series from AA Publishing; covering an extensive selection of world-wide cities in a handy, pocket-sized laminated format. The guides provde a detailed overview of each destination, with each city organised by district to allow for practical use on the city streets. An introductory section introduces readers to the city, with individual features on a short stay in the city, the Top 25 attractions, shopping by theme, the city by night, eating out & restaurants by cuisine. Each guide is presented in a similar format, exploring the city by geographical area & district. A basic overview map is provided at the start of each section & there is detailed listings information on the principal sights, walks, shops, entertainment & nightlife & restaurants for each area of the city. A Farther Afield section explores the area outside the city limits, with suggestions for possible excursions & day trips. A dedicated accommodation chapter provides information about a range of budget, mid-range & luxury hotels to suit for individual tastes. There is also a Need to Know chapter with practical information on getting there & around, essential facts, language & a timeline of the city. ...